Five Crowns Await Believers That Work Earnestly When Jesus Come

Every good work require reward. The Bible has not left us in the dark by telling believers that there will be crowns that each and every person that work earnestly to win souls for Christ, for those that work in the vineyard of God, for those that keep themselves right with God, for those that did not allow the incorruptible world corrupt them, etc.

Crowns are round ornaments that are made from precious materials that are costly, which kings and queens wear on their head as symbols of royalty and authority.

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As a believer, what are you doing to earn yourself a Crown when Jesus come the second time? That’s, after the last judgment of the Lord.

Here are the five (5) Crowns an individuals can receive.

1. The Crown Of Life - James 1:12; Revelation 2:10

James 1:12

Verse 12. How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor’s crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.

Revelation 2:10

Verse 10. Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor’s crown of life.

(International Standard Version Holy Bible)

This Crown is meant for those who persevere in trials. Christ took into account the hatred, trials and persecution that His Church was going to face in this world (references this Crown to the Church in Smyrna) and had prepare a crown to honor those who endure.

The current situation where many believers’ rights and privileges are denied.

You may lose this temporal life now but the Crown of Life is a better substitute.

2. The Crown of Rejoicing – 1 Thessalonians 2:19; Philippians 4:1.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

Verse 19. For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?

Philippians 4:1

Verse 1. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

(New Revised Standard Version Holy Bible)

This Crown can be also called, the Soul Winning Crown. It is a crown meant for those who involved in winning souls for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul earns this crown after winning the Thessalonians to faith in Christ Jesus. Evangelistic work is not easy. But God always make a way for those who trust in Him. Try to present Christ to someone and snatched that person from destruction and it will earns you a double portion in the kingdom of God.

3. The Crown of Glory – 1 Peter 5:2-4

1 Peter 5:2-4

Verse 2. To be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.

Verse 3. Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but be examples to the flock.

Verse 4. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.

(Good News Translation Holy Bible)

This crown is for Christian Clergy who shepherds the flock in unselfish way and being a good example to others. This service must be done willingly. It must not be done for the purpose of getting money or greed.

4. The Incorruptible (Imperishable) Crown – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Verse 24. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

Verse 25. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

Verse 26. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the sir.

Verse 27. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

(New King James Version Holy Bible)

This epistle was written by Paul of Tarsus who tag it as “Imperishable” Crown. It is therefore given to those individuals who demonstrate “Self-denial” and perseverance.

This Incorruptible or Imperishable Crown is awarded for tenacity. It is mainly for those who are persistent and disciplined; including those who never give up for the gospel.

Being persistent is not an easy thing to do as a believer. Sometimes, you begin to pray for something and stop after a while. You begin a discipline of having time with God daily in His Word, and just after a while you get busy with other things that takes your attention and you stop.

You are trusting God to help you overcome a besetting habit and just a little while you find yourself going back to it. According to the passage, those who live like that cannot get that Incorruptible or Imperishable Crown that God has promised those who disciplined themselves.

5. The Crown of Righteousness – 2 Timothy 4:8

2 Timothy 4:8

Verse 8. And now the prize awaits me-the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

(New Living Translation Holy Bible)

The Crown of Righteousness is promised to those love and anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. They desire intimacy with God. The fact is that not everyone longs for His second coming. Not many are ready to face Him because they don’t want to stop enjoying the things of the world.

And not many know what will happen or what to expect, so they are not excited about Christ’s return. Apostle Paul speaks with certainty that there is in store for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord Jesus Christ will award to him. What about you? Are you expecting that too?

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